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Digital Banks Enter Mobile Connectivity Market Through MVNO Partnerships

Digital banks are increasingly considering mobile virtual network operator services to enhance customer loyalty and expand their service ecosystems. The convergence of financial technology and telecommunications is creating new opportunities for integrated customer experiences. However, analysts question the commercial viability of these ventures despite improved technical feasibility.

Neobanks Expand Into Mobile Network Services

Digital banking institutions are reportedly exploring entry into the telecommunications sector through mobile virtual network operator partnerships, according to industry analysis. Sources indicate that this strategic shift represents a significant expansion beyond traditional financial services as neobanks seek to create more comprehensive digital ecosystems for their customers.

by Henry Blakemore
AIBusiness

AI-Powered Analysis Emerges as Potential Solution for Identifying Manager Skill in Volatile Markets

Financial researchers are reportedly developing AI systems to separate fundamental investment skill from momentum trading in portfolio management. The technology could potentially help asset owners identify managers who consistently add value versus those riding market trends, sources indicate. This comes amid concerns about correlated trading positions and market instability from advanced AI strategies.

AI’s Potential in Fund Manager Assessment

As artificial intelligence investment by US tech companies reaches $400 billion annually, financial researchers are exploring whether the technology could help solve a longstanding problem in investment management: distinguishing genuine skill from market momentum, according to recent reports.

by Nathan Cross
BusinessLabor

Blizzard’s Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble Developers Form New Union Amid Industry Shifts

Developers behind Blizzard’s Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble have formed a new union representing over 100 employees. This marks the latest labor organization at Microsoft’s gaming studios as a key neutrality agreement approaches its October 2025 expiration date.

Major Unionization Effort at Blizzard

Blizzard Entertainment developers working on Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble have successfully formed a new union, according to reports from the Communication Workers of America. The unionization effort represents the latest in a series of labor wins at the Microsoft-owned gaming studio, with the newly formed unit comprising over 100 employees across multiple disciplines.

by Henry Blakemore